Really Good Pasta Salad (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 pound cellentani pasta, prepared al dente and cooled.
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1/4 cup red onion, diced.
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1 cup broccoli, chopped.
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1 cup green olives, sliced or whole.
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1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed.
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1/2 cup banana peppers, chopped.
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1 cup mini pepperoni or pepperoni cubed.
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1/2 cup salami, cubed.
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced.
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1 medium green pepper, diced.
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar.
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1/3 cup sugar.
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1 tablespoon dried parsley.
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1 tablespoon Italian seasoning.
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2 cloves fresh garlic, minced.
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1 cup extra virgin olive oil.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
01 -
In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, red onion, broccoli, green olives, cheese, banana peppers, pepperoni, salami, cherry tomatoes, and green pepper. Set aside.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, sugar, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste (About 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper).
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Add the dressing to the bowl of pasta. Toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Toss again before serving.